Baltimore County has committed up to $25 million to upgrade and expand the Baltimore Ravens’ headquarters and training facility in Owings Mills. The investment pledge was included in a new long-term agreement between the county and team, which allows the Ravens to keep their headquarters in Owings Mills for decades.

Agreement Details

The agreement includes a lease extension starting Aug. 1, 2028, with options to renew that lease for up to 40 additional years. The Under Armour Performance Center, where the Ravens train, will undergo up to $120 million worth of updates to modernize and expand the facility. As part of this public-private investment, the Ravens have committed up to $70 million, while the county has pledged up to $25 million over 10 years, pending approval by the Baltimore County Council.

Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier said in a statement, “The Ravens aren’t just our football team, they are our neighbors.” The county and football team have also formally requested that the Maryland Department of Commerce invest $25 million into the facility upgrades.

Community Engagement

Under the agreement, the Baltimore Ravens will partner with Baltimore County to hold at least five community events or activations each year. Baltimore County has been home to the Ravens’ football operations since the team was established in 1996. In 2004, the Under Armour Performance Center first opened and has served as the Ravens’ headquarters and training facility ever since.

Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.